Critical factors of an integrated approach to the economics of small modular reactors

IF 0.4 4区工程技术 Q4 NUCLEAR SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Atomic Energy Pub Date : 2025-03-06 DOI:10.1007/s10512-025-01171-6

L. S. Smirnova, S. A. Korolev

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Abstract

Conventional economic assessments of nuclear power plant projects include a standard set of design technical and economic characteristics using established methods of economic and investment analysis. Evaluating innovative projects of small modular reactors (SMRs) should account for additional factors related to the specifics of projects, their purpose and territorial location, features of operating modes, optimal project capacity for a specific scenario, etc. Additional factors make project economic estimates more realistic. The article examines critical aspects and factors capable of affecting the economic performance of SMR projects operating in different market niches. Moreover, the article touches upon issues related to the risks of implementing these projects. SMR projects are implemented under external conditions complementing the technical and economic assessments of power plant projects. These conditions include scenario factors, site conditions, regulatory aspects, design requirements, as well as organizational, financial, and market mechanisms. The concept of extended analysis in performing economic assessments of innovative SMR projects is urgent due to their various practical applications.

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小型模块化反应堆经济性综合方法的关键因素

核电站项目的传统经济评估包括一套标准的设计、技术和经济特征，采用既定的经济和投资分析方法。评估小型模块化反应堆（SMRs）的创新项目应考虑到与项目的具体情况、其目的和领土位置、运行模式的特点、特定方案的最佳项目能力等相关的其他因素。其他因素使项目经济估算更加现实。本文考察了影响在不同市场中运行的小型反应堆项目经济绩效的关键方面和因素。此外，本文还涉及到与实施这些项目的风险有关的问题。小型反应堆项目是在外部条件下实施的，是对电厂项目技术经济评价的补充。这些条件包括场景因素、场地条件、监管方面、设计要求，以及组织、财务和市场机制。由于创新的小型反应堆项目的各种实际应用，在对其进行经济评估时，迫切需要扩展分析的概念。

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Atomic Energy 工程技术-核科学技术

CiteScore

1.00

自引率

20.00%

发文量

100

审稿时长

4-8 weeks

期刊介绍： Atomic Energy publishes papers and review articles dealing with the latest developments in the peaceful uses of atomic energy. Topics include nuclear chemistry and physics, plasma physics, accelerator characteristics, reactor economics and engineering, applications of isotopes, and radiation monitoring and safety.